These strawberry roses are not just visually stunning, but also absolutely delicious. Made with fresh strawberries and a few simple ingredients, they are perfect for special occasions or as a sweet treat for yourself. The rose shapes add an elegant touch to any dessert table.
Ingredients
- 10 large strawberries
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Green leaves (mint or basil) for garnish
Directions
- Wash and dry the strawberries. Cut off the stem end of each strawberry to create a flat base.
- Starting from the top of the strawberry, make 4-5 vertical cuts, being careful not to cut all the way through. Spread the slits apart slightly to resemble rose petals.
- In a mixing bowl, blend the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fill a piping bag with the cream cheese mixture and pipe it into the center of each strawberry, filling up the petals.
- Garnish with green leaves to resemble leaves on a rose stem.
- Refrigerate the strawberry roses for at least 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy the beautiful and tasty strawberry roses!
Interesting Facts
Strawberries are high in vitamin C and antioxidants, making them a healthy dessert option.
Creating strawberry roses is a fun and creative way to impress your guests with minimal effort.